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A7 MET

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,567 mi
Last recorded53,567 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MET
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,631 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,563 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 May 2015 48,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 48,076 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 48,076 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,639 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,176 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 42,945 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,186 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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A7 MET is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 MET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 MET is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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